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Jamaican Shrimp
 
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 15
Zesty jerk seasoning is a nice complement to sweet mango in this crowd-pleasing appetizer. Although this delicious dish takes time to prepare, it's conveniently made ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Ingredients:
3 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 teaspoons honey
3 teaspoons caribbean jerk seasoning
1 medium mango or 2 medium peaches, peeled and cubed
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 medium lime, quartered and sliced
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add shrimp; boil for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse with cold water; transfer to a large resealable plastic bag.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lime juice, jalapeno, honey and jerk seasoning. Pour 3/4 cup marinade over shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Refrigerate remaining marinade.
3. Just before serving, drain and discard marinade from shrimp. On a large serving platter, layer with shrimp, mango, onion and lime. Drizzle with remaining marinade. Yield: 15-20 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com